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ListLive

Bust out your best moves guys, cos, The List is coming to The Big Smoke for the first of our new monthly nights. ListLive showcases some of the very best up-and-coming and established musical talent from the city and beyond. Tonight has a badass boxing theme and features music from rocky/poppy/bluesy Burning Beaches…

The Monarch, London NW1

Thu 30 May

£5 in advance, £6 at the door / 020 7482 2054

19:30

Journey/Whitesnake, Thunder

A co-headlining tour from the American band best known for the hit Don't Stop Believin' and David Coverdale's veteran Middlesbrough-formed hard rockers.

Capital FM Arena, Nottingham

Sat 25 May

£45 / 0844 412 4624

18:30

LG Arena, Birmingham

Tue 28 May

£45 / 0844 338 8000

18:30

Manchester Arena

Thu 23 May

£45 / 0844 847 8000

18:45

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The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, Jake Bugg and The View

The reformed Stone Roses return to the scene of their legendary 1990 gig with a full support bill of kindred spirits.

Glasgow Green

Sat 15 Jun

£55

16:00

The Blueswater Singer-Songwriter Showcase and Open Mic

Singer-songwriter showcase hosted by rhythm & blues band Blueswater, featuring guests every week and an open mic session.

Earl of Marchmont, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 662 1877

21:00 – 23:30

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 662 1877

21:00 – 23:30

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0131 662 1877

21:00 – 23:30

…and 29 more dates until 23 Dec

Balkanarama

A blend of klezmer, Balkan, gypsy punk and electronic beats featuring live music, bellydancing, VJs and a live jam session.

Studio 24, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

£9 advance; £10 before 11pm; £11 after / 0131 558 3758

Sixth birthday special featuring over 40 musicians from Black Cat, Orkestra Del Sol, Bobok, Celter Schmelter, Smash Kafana, Kuchke, One Glass Eye, Tantz and more playing live.

22:00 – 03:00

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Electric Frog May Bank Holiday Weekender

The Frog is back and there seems to be no stopping them as they return for a May Bank Holiday special featuring David Morales, Dimitri from Paris, Erol Alkan, Chez Damier, Octave One (live), Matias Aguayo (live), Nicholas, Optimo, 6th Borough Project, Harri & Domenic, Melting Pot, Thunder Disco Club, Ben Martin…

SWG3, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

early bird: £18 (day); £35 (weekend) / 0141 357 7246

18:00 – 02:00

Sun 26 May

early bird: £18 (day); £35 (weekend) / 0141 357 7246

18:00 – 02:00

Slam Dunk Festival 2013: All Time Low

Punk and alternative rock showcase with headliner All Time Low and performances from Four Year Strong, Kids In Glass Houses, Cancer Bats, The Skints, Pierce The Veil, The Early November, The Wonder Years, Deaf Havana, and many more.

The Forum, Hatfield

Sun 26 May

£34 adv; £36 w/aftershow, adv / 01707 285008

13:00

Leeds University

Sat 25 May

£34 adv; £36 w/aftershow, adv / 0113 343 2778

13:00

Wolverhampton Civic Hall

Mon 27 May

£34 adv; £36 w/aftershow, adv / 0870 320 7000

13:00

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Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton

UK Pink Floyd Experience

A tribute show that spans PF's Gilmour-led catalogue from Dark Side to The Division Bell.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sat 7 Sep

£21 / 0844 871 7607

19:30

Congress Theatre, Eastbourne

Sat 24 Aug

£20.50 / 01323 412000

19:30

Croydon Fairfield Halls

Fri 7 Jun

Concert Hall

£22 / 020 8688 9291

20:00

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…and at 5 other places

Lana Del Rey

Over-14s show. seductive, self-styled 'Hollywood sadcore' sounds from the pop siren of the moment.

O2 Apollo Manchester

Thu 23 May

£27.50 / 0844 477 7677

19:00
19:00

Fri 24 May

£27.50 / 0844 477 7677

19:00
19:00

Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells For Two

Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts attempt to recreate one of the most influential albums of the 20th century, live on stage, with just four hands and four feet. Those crazy cats.

City Halls, Glasgow

Tue 28 May

£18–£21 / 0141 353 8000

19:30

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Mon 27 May

£22 (£20) / 01463 234234

19:30

Grand Opera House, York

Wed 19 Jun

£19–£21 / 0844 871 3024

19:30

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Michael Simons

Glasgow-based guitarist playing folk, blues and beyond.

Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow

Mon 27 May

Free / 0141 357 4524

20:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0141 357 4524

20:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0141 357 4524

20:00

…and 2 more dates until 24 Jun

The Power Cut Choir

Alternative community choir, with a repertoire ranging from Ivor Cutler to Judas Priest via Sleater-Kinney and Talking Heads, gives open rehearsals. All welcome, no audition necessary.

The Roxy 171, Glasgow

Tue 21 May

£3 / 0141 331 1901

19:00 – 21:00

Tue 28 May

£3 / 0141 331 1901

19:00 – 21:00

Iyanya: Kukere Concert

The Nigerian singer performs an Afrobeat and hip hop fusion.

IndigO2, London SE10

Sun 9 Jun

£25–£75 / 0871 220 0260

19:00

The Ritz, Manchester

Fri 14 Jun

£25 adv / 0161 236 3234

18:00 – 00:00

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Cash tribute from singer/songwriter Clive John.

Chapel Arts Centre, Bath

Fri 6 Sep

£17.50 / 01225 461700

20:00 – 22:30

Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Sun 16 Jun

£15–£19.50 / 0870 060 6620

19:30

Congress Theatre, Eastbourne

Wed 17 Jul

£18–£19 / 01323 412000

19:30

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…and at 12 other places

Scandal

The band plays pop, rock, soul and ska covers.

The Horns, Watford

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 01923 225020

21:00 – 01:00

Sat 5 Oct

Free / 01923 225020

21:00 – 01:00

Sat 14 Dec

Free / 01923 225020

21:00 – 01:00

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Widowspeak, Nadine Shah, Jason Smith

The New York-based duo of vocalist Molly Hamilton and guitarist Robert Earl Thomas performs indie-rock and dream-pop.

The Musician, Leicester

Tue 21 May

£11; £9 adv / 0116 251 0080

20:00

Acoustic Open Mic Night

Long-running weekly showcase for local songwriters performing original material, hosted by Gerry Lyons.

Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow

Mon 27 May

Free / 0141 333 0900

20:30

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0141 333 0900

20:30

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0141 333 0900

20:30

…and 28 more dates until 23 Dec

Bohemian Rhapsody

Larger than life tribute to Queen, featuring all the beloved hits.

Bristol Hippodrome

Tue 28 May

£10–£32.50 / 0844 847 2325

19:30

Wed 29 May

£10–£32.50 / 0844 847 2325

19:30

Thu 30 May

£10–£32.50 / 0844 847 2325

19:30

…and 2 more dates until 1 Jun

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Tue 18 Jun

£19–£26.50 (£18–£24.50; Under 18 £11) / 01463 234234

20:00

Wed 19 Jun

£19–£26.50 (£18–£24.50; Under 18 £11) / 01463 234234

20:00

Thu 20 Jun

£19–£26.50 (£18–£24.50; Under 18 £11) / 01463 234234

20:00

…and 2 more dates until 22 Jun

The Edinburgh Playhouse

Tue 11 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 3014

19:30

Wed 12 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 3014

19:30

Thu 13 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 3014

19:30

…and 2 more dates until 15 Jun

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Here And Now: 80s Extravaganza

As part of Falkirk FC's 'Rock the Stadium' weekend comes this throwback concert featuring a massive line-up of 80s groups. The night includes Altered Images, the Real Thing, Curiosity Killed The Cat, Five Star, Paul Young, Midge Ure, T’Pau, and Toyah.